"A bullet don't have eyes nor a name on it," said Shauna Batron, whose home was also struck by the spray. "It could have ricocheted and hit anybody."

City homicide detectives said at least 25 shots were fired at the intended target, Dayon Shelton, and one of those bullets struck him in the chest.

The 21-year-old victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition after the shooting, which happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Brushton Avenue. (SLIDESHOW: Photos from the crime scene)

"From the preliminary investigation it appears that Shelton was entering, or exiting, a vehicle on Brushton Ave. when unknown actor(s) fired at least 25 times at him, from a nearby parking lot, with a high powered rifle," police said in a written statement. "Shelton ran and collapsed on the street approximately 50 yards away from the gunman."

One of the shots fired at Shelton landed in Batron's bedroom. She's thankful that her three children, ranging in age from 11 to 3, were not hurt.

"I get up there, and they're like, 'Ma, get down, get down, they're shooting, they're shooting,' and I ran downstairs and they were still on the ground," Batron said. "I looked out the back door, and you see the guy (Shelton) and the police and everybody surrounding him."

A witness who did not want to be identified told WTAE's Amber Nicotra that the victim had been carrying a fast-food bag, which was still on the ground and covered in blood near yellow crime-scene tape on Wednesday morning.

Pittsburgh police have not identified any suspects or a motive. Anyone with information is asked to call 412-323-7800. Anonymous calls will be accepted.